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PNP expands anti-kidnapping capabilities with German expertise

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Wednesday it is strengthening its anti-kidnapping capability by expanding specialized investigative and crisis negotiation training across t... Read More


Diocese of Imus backs push for 'genuine' anti-political dynasty law

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Diocese of Imus has joined the growing call for the passage of a "genuine" anti-political dynasty law, backing a nationwide people's initiative seeking to address what advocates ... Read More


Gov't work, classes in NCR, 6 provinces suspended amid heavy rains

Manila, Aug. 5 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has suspended work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) and six provinces starting 3 p.m. on Wednesd... Read More


PCG, US House official discuss WPS, maritime cooperation

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) welcomed Maseh Zarif, staff director of Select Committee on China of the United States House of Representatives, at its national headquarters in Port... Read More


DENR opens 1.18-M hectare forest land for sustainable investments

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is opening more than 1.18 million hectares of forest land to sustainable investments under a new policy that seeks to expan... Read More


PH leads ASEAN youth forum; crafting of digital resilience declaration

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Philippines, as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), formally opened on Wednesday the ASEAN Youth Summit 2026 as part of its push to produce a more "digit... Read More


Magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolts Davao Occidental

Manila, Aug. 5 -- A magnitude 6.4 earthquake jolted Davao Occidental on Wednesday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tectonic quake struck 37 km. southwest o... Read More


870 Reds, supporters neutralized from Jan. to July 2026 - AFP

Manila, Aug. 5 -- A total of 870 New People's Army (NPA) members and supporters were neutralized in military operations in the first seven months this year. Of the total, 770 surrendered, 35 were arr... Read More


Tagaytay City gov't grateful for Aero Gymnastics Asian tourney hosting

Manila, Aug. 5 -- The Tagaytay City government is grateful for hosting the 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission. Mayor Brent Tolentino thanked PSC ch... Read More


Alas Pilipinas arrives in Chile for U17 World Girls volleyball

Manila, Aug. 5 -- After a grueling 32-hour trip, Alas Pilipinas has arrived in Santiago, Chile for the FIVB Volleyball Girls' U17 World Championship. Philippine Ambassador to Chile Celeste Vinzon-Bal... Read More